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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1939
Page
7
An annual Bedgerabong school outing on a sunny Friday drew children and adults to the ball grounds for races, meals, and a community dance. Children enjoyed classes, prizes, and a large communal tea, while adults joined games and a flag and message relay. A ring of children received lolly bags before tea and the dance capped a successful day.
H A Barraclo ugh Pty Ltd announces next visit by optometrists at 185 George Street Sydney on Wednesday 12 April from 9 p m to 6 a m at the Van denburg Hotel. The tow had team visiting thin tows over thirty year Rep recused to Me A W Webster Biar ma MLO.
The article discusses naturalising bulbs in lawns with emphasis on dwarf showy varieties like narcissi and polyanthus. It advises spacing, planting depths, and staggered placement to avoid a crowded look, with tips for banks, water features, and seasonal care to ensure robust flowering in spring. It also covers mowing timing, bulb numbers per hole, and selecting hardy varieties for naturalized displays. It mentions planting schemes for a natural appearance, avoiding overly formal beds.
Jemalong Shire Council prosecuted David McCarconm of Eu gowra for failing to destroy noxious weeds on his property. The Police Court judge reserved judgment but fined him 22 pounds 8 shillings plus costs and 23 shillings 3 pence for professional expenses. The case involved roadwork by Main Hoods Board and council authority over a prohibited burning period amid fire risk.
The Fortes le iritt Ambulance reports March activity to the local committee. Total subscriptions at month start 1255 with four new, 15 yearly and 25 others added. March saw 101 cases: 20 accidents, 46 medical and surgical, 17 juvenile, five others. Mileage 1019. Bank balance £680, monthly deposits £74 178, disbursements £126 8, including wages. Accounts payable £16 4/4, actual cash balance £46 186.
Instructional note describes compacting soil and leaving surface, applying lime top-dressing from 1 to 4 pounds, mixing lime with compost, and allowing beds to lie fallow until needed. It emphasizes maintaining bed structure and preparing soil before use.
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